THE WAR

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16543, 17 November 1915, Page 3

THE WAR

PASSED AS FIT

At the medical examination at the Kensintgon Drill. Hall on Monday evening the following men were passed as being ht for active service, out ot a total attendance of 22:William Bushell, labourer, Caversham. James Andrew Armstrong, quarryinau, Dunedin. John Mitchell (sth Mounted Rifles), i<um hand, North-East Valley. Donald M'Lcjui (Army Service Corps), seedsman, Opoho. Allan M'Kenzic, moulder, Dunedin. William Hornby, carter, South Dunedin. Matthew Donaldson, draper, Caversham. George Sitewari Railton (Coast Defence), seedsman, South Dunedin. Frederick Raymond (New Zealand Engineers), fireman, Dunedin. Ernest Winfred Drake, draper, NorthEast Valley.

TENTH REINFORCEMENTS.

Some 40 infantry are still required to make up the full quota for Otago in tho Tenth -Reinforcements. The Otago men are to leave to-morrow morning, and will muster at the Kensingston Drill HaJl at 10 o'clook, and afterwards march into town, via tho Anderson Bay road and Princes 6treet, and thenco down Stuart street to the railway station, leaving Kensington at 11 o'clock, and arriving at the station at 11.20. The usual civic farewell will then take place, tho speakers being tho Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark) and the Rev. Mr Sounders. The whole function will occupy only 25 minutes. Tho Southland detaohment (about 100 strong) will arrive by tho 11 o'clock express, and arrangemente have been made to give them morning tea at the Early Settlers' HaJl. . "

RECRUITS FROM WANGANTJI

SPEECH BY MR VEITCH. (Peb United PbeSs Association.) .WANGANUI, November 16. Speaking to the recruits leaving for Trentham this morning, Mr Veitch, M.P., congratulated the district on the patriotism displayed by its young men. The proportion who had volunteered had not been exceeded in any other part of the dominion. He referred to tho 'shocking failure" in the South Island, particularly on the part of Otago, k> fulfil honorable obligations, and said that it was time the Government used other methods.

GOING TO THE FRONT

Mr F. B. HoTleyman, who -will leave with the Tenth Reinforcements for Trentham, was the recipient of a wristlet watch, safety razor, and a pocket book from the employees of Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen, Ltd.'e clothing, shirt, and mantle factories on Saturday afternoon. Mention was made of Mr Hofieyman's length of service, and the esteem and good-will extended to him by one aad all. Mr Holleyman returned his sinoeere thanks to the donors. The ceremony concluding with the singing of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," followedby three hearty cheers. At Oavershara. on Monday night a few friends assembled to say good-byo to Mr A. Campbell, who will leave for Trentham on Thursday. Mr R. Walls made the presentation of a shaving outfit and money belt, and in doing so, wished the recipient good health and a. eafe return. Mr Campbell suitably replied, and a pleasant evening was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." The etaff of Messrs Robert Malcolm (Ltd.) met on Monday afternoon to say farewell to Mr A. D. Lumley, who is leaving for Trentham with the next bateh of men going into oamp._ Mr Highet, in presenting Mr Lumley with a wristlet watch, on behalf of the Dunedin and Christehurch staffs, spoke of the high esteem in which the recipient was held by the firm and also every member of the staff, and wished him every good wish and a safe return. Mr* Prentice fully endorsed the sentiments of Mr Highet's , remarks, to which "Mr Lmnley suitably replied. Mr W. F. Bell, who will leave for Trentham to-morrow, was presented by the staff of Mr J. H. Oliver, -with whom he was employed, with a wristlet watch as»a mark of esteem and a memento of the good wiehes.of those with whom he has worked.

A GOOD EXAMPLE

The members of the Balmacewen Bowling Club have decided to allow the whole of their club-tie entrance fees for this season (some £7 or £8) to go to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, in lieu of spending it in trophies for the winnera of the different competitions. . The president of the club (Mr P. L. Ritchie) has undertaken to provide certificates for the winners. ,

THE MEDICAL TESTS

STATEMENT BY MR ALLEN. (Feom Otjb Own Corbespondent.) WELLINGTON, November 16. "I can't understand this cry of never mind' tho expense," said the Hon. J. Allen to-day. "We must mind the expense. This is a war of attrition, and we must so use our resources as to wear down our foes by exhausting their resources in men, money, and food). Men alone will not win the war for ue." These remarks had reference to a demand that has been made that tho Government should do more to aid the men rejected as unfit because of defects that are curable by surgical treatment, such as bad teeth or varicose veins. Mr Allen pointed out that the State had undertaken the dental work, which was the most expensive. The operations for varicose veins were, he understood, minor affairs, and he did , not think the State should be called upon to pay for them. He suggested that if the soldiers could not pay tho patriotic societies might help a little in this regard. Men could get the operations done in the hospitals, and there were a number of men in the Christchurch Hospital being treated for these minor defects. Mr Allen said it was most difficult to provide for absolute uniformity of standard in all local examinations of recruite. Sur-geon-general Henderson had convened a meeting of all the district P.M.O.'s, and had considered these variations of standard by which men were rejected in one district and accepted in others. They had discussed all these minor defects and the reasons for tho rejection of men. "It must not be thought," said Mr Allen, "that we ca,n relax tho medical examination. Tho strain' which men have to bear ie very severe, and we know by experience that our test is not too strict. Some say that flat-footed men should be accepted. Now, I have it from an officer of 20 years' experience that a flat-footed man simply cannot be taken. He can't march as a soldier must march to be efficient." Mr Allen said that some of the ihard-and-fast rules had been relaxed and some details left to the medical officers' judgment.

MEN BADLY WANTED

APPEAL BY CAPTAIN CROSS. (P*B DHITED PbeSS ASBOCIiTION.) WELLINGTON, November 16. Speaking at a New Zealand Club luncheon to-day, Captain J. H. Cross (lately a master at Wellington College), who has just returned from active service at Gallipoli) impressed upon, those present how badly men ■were required. The romance of war finished with the playing of " It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary" rtiid the brass bands, and after that it was real solid, hard work. He had seen men come from the trenches after 48 hours without a wink of sleep, and then put on to do sap work. At a place named Courtney's Post the men had to do 48 hours' -work in the trench without sleep, and they came out with their eyes bloodshot and staggering like drunken men. '■ Wo want men, we want men all the time," eaid Captain Cross. All the time ho was at the front he was unable to keep his men up to full strength. "Volunteers were wanted —not men who were pushed into it. He never heard any complaining, although there was any amount of growling, but that ■was a soldier's privilege. He had never seen so many acts of devotion as he had seen at the front. " Don't you think those men are worth helping," said Cajptain Cross in conclusion. Hie remarks elicited warm applause.

I CAPTAIN WALLINGFORD

SUFFERING FROM STEAINED HEART. (Pea UkitSti Phsbk Association.) AUCKLAND, November 16. Captain J. A. Wallingford, who was invalided to England from Gallipoli suffering from a strained heart, will arrive, in the dominion at the end of December. Ho is unable to return to the front, but will instruct the forces in machine gun and musketry work.

NEW ZEALAND NURSES

SOME RETURNING TO THE DOMINION. (Pbb UwiTitD Pases Association.) WELLINGTON, November 16. Tho Defence Minister has been informed that tho New Zealand nurses who wero saved from the transport Marquette arc not in need of financial assistance, each having received i>so to replace Her kit. Tho Minister has also been advised that tho following nurses aro returning to New Zealand aboard a transport, having been assigned light duties.—M. T. Looncy, C. Blackie, E. M'Cloud, 11. F. Hooker, E. A. Wilson. The following, who aro not yet fit for duty, are going to hospital at Luxor: —E. Wiikie, V M'Cosh Smith, E. Poppelwcll, and M. P. Walker.

NEED FOR SELF-SACRIFICE

RACE MEETINGS DISCOURAGED. (Pbb United Pbbss Asbociatioh.) WELLINGTON, November 16. At the Wellington Diocesan Conference of tho Church of England Men's Society, which was opened to-day, tho following resolution was adopted:—" That, in view of the crisis through which this nation is passing—a crisis that demands from the whole community the U-most solf-eacriSce,—this conference calls upon its members to discourage race meetings and all other forme of unprofitable amusement, and to promote the consolidation of the whole energy of tho people to the: service of the Empire."

HOSPITAL SHIP MARAMA

Tho ladies of tho Green Island Nursing Division have been busy preparing a box for the Hospital Ship Marama; Tho following articles, amounting in value to upwards of £10, were sent:—lß sheets, threo dozea towels, one dozen suits of pyjamas, one box cigarettes, and linen for bandages. A donation of £1 was thankfully received from Mrs M. S. Holmes. ANaiJ.ihes risealsc,gtcyabkczcothmrrts mfw

DONATIONS OF GOODS

The secretary of the St. John Ambulance Association (Mr J. E. Bone) desires to thank those who have so kindly forwarded donations of goods for the Hospital Ship No. 2, and tho hospital in Egypt and Malta. There being such a large quantity of goods sent in it is impossiblo to enumerate the articlee received from caoh person or association. The following is a list of donors:—Portobello Women's Association, Gore Patriotic Society, Waitahuna Women's Association, Stirling Red Cross Society, Women's Christian Temperance Utiion, Waikaia Patriotic Association, Mornington Patriotic Association, Women of Milton, All Saints Association, Pupils Tokomairiro High School, North-East Valley Patriotic Association, Waikoikoi School, Clinton Women's Association, Kaitangata Women's Association, Grookston School Children, Lawrence Red Cross Association, Anderson Bay Young Women's Club, George Street School, Standards V and VI, Otago Women's: Patriotic Association, Lawrence Women's Patriotic Association, Queenstown Women's Patriotic Association, Palmerston Red Cross Guild; Green Island Nursing Division, Waikoua'iti Ladies' Patriotic Association, South Dunedin Christian Temperance Union, Taieri Women's Society, St. John Ambulance Association, Invercargill branch", First Church Guild, .St. Andrew's Church Guild, Waitahuna Association, Lee Stream Association, St. Paul's Branch Girls Friendly Society, Mrs John Roberts, Mr F. P. Stephenson, Mrs Bills, sen., Miss M. Anderson, Mrs P. C. Thomson, Mr C M'Donald, Ivan and Jack Elliott, Mrs W. Pollock, Chas. Burnard, Mrs M'Gillivray, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Eva and Miss Fish, Miss Rodie, Mrs Hallenstein, Miss Greenstreet, Mrs Carver, Mrs Batchelor, Miss K. Campbell, Mrs Sawell, Mrs Howie, Mrs Thomson, Miss Strain, Helper, Mrs R. K. Smith (Tarras), Mrs De Ooz, Miss Corbett, Mrs M'Donald, Mrs Cable, Mrs Murdoch, Mrs Davis, Mrs Garry, Miss Garry, Misses Rattray and Geerin, Miss Finlay, Mr Rattray, Mr Thomson, Mrs Throp, Mrs Price, Mrs J. Ormsby, Mrs Walter Ross, Mrs Chiaroni, Mrs T. Black, Miss Critchley, Mr R. Huntor, Miss Patterson, Mrs Scott, Mrs M'Hutcheson, Miss T. Cornish, Mrs Dodds, Dr Church, Mrs Howard, Mrs Milne, Miss Williams, Mr T. Stirling, and a large number of parcels from" anonymous donors.

OTAGO WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION.

Cakes, scones, and sandwiches will bo gratefully received at the Early Settlers ,, Hall to-morrow morning between 8 and 10 o'clock. The association will entertain the southern detachment of the men who are leaving for. Trentham at morning tea after their arrival by the 11 o'clock express. The Edendale Committee has forwarded (per Mrs Horace Niven) one case of goods for tho hospital ship and one"bale containing a splendid assortment of goods for soldiers' equipment. The following donations have been received: — .<• Waistcoat Fnnd.—Women's branch of the Overseas Club (per Miss Lawrence), £4 ss; Taieri Women's Patriotic Association, £6 (which included £5 12s 6d from the Wiugatui sports, 5s from Dave MacCauslin and Willy W-Uljamson, and 2s 6d from Mrs Scott); Little Agnes and Annie M'Bean (Dipton), ss.

ST. CLAIR BRANCH,

The, usual meetings were held on Monday afternoon and evening, when a lot of useful work was accomplished, consisting of comforts for the soldiers, articles for the hospitals, and clothes for Belgian relief. The donatione handed in at the meetings were as follow :—Mis Fleming, £1; "A Friend," 2s 6d; Mrs J. Gray, 4 pairs socks and 2 heads of wool for socks; Mrs Sadd, blankets; St. Clair Ladies' Club, socks, cuffs, and towels; Mrs Wright, 21 fomentation cloths aud 32 diet cloths. Parcels of clothes were received from Mesdames Wright and S. G. Smith, Miss Eunice Garret, and Mr Moodie for Belgian relief, aud donations for ambulance work from Mcedamcs Dunc.in, Pope, Dick, and M'Auley, and .Misses Fullerton' and Nixson.